Protect yourself from phishing - Microsoft Support
Mismatched email domains- If the email claims to be from a reputable company, like Microsoft or your bank, but the email is being sent from another email domain like Gmail.com, or microsoftsupport.ru it's probably a scam.Also be watchful for very subtle misspellings of the legitimate domain name. Like micros0ft.com where the second "o" has been replaced by a 0, or rnicrosoft.com, where the "m ...
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account - Microsoft ...
Select Review activity to check for any unusual sign-in attempts on the Recent activity page.If you see account activity that you're sure wasn't yours, let us know and we can help secure your account—if it's in the Unusual activity section, you can expand the activity and select This wasn't me.If it's in the Recent activity section, you can expand the activity and select Secure your account.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
View hidden files and folders in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.
Troubleshoot your Xbox network connection | Xbox Support
Unplug the network cable from the back of your console. Inspect the cable’s connector and the Xbox console’s socket to make sure that they are clean and free of debris.
How to use the taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support
These are the buttons and bars that sit right next to your Start button and cannot be moved.. Search on the taskbar can be set in four ways: either to Search box, which includes a full text box to enter your search (or your Bing Chat prompt; see Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar for more) into plus additional search highlights, Search icon and label (displaying as a search icon and ...
Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account
Warning When removing an email alias that’s connected to a Microsoft domain (such as @Outlook.com, @Live.com, or @Hotmail.com), that email is completely deleted from our systems and can’t be used to send or receive emails. It won’t be available for use again as an alias on another account. Microsoft doesn’t recycle email addresses, so it can’t be reclaimed at a future time.
Fix gaming issues with the Xbox app for Windows
Press the Start button on the taskbar, enter settings in the search bar, and then select Settings.; If you’re on a Windows 10 device, select Update & Security.If you’re on a Windows 11 device, select Windows Update.; Select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; After the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.
Reactivating Windows after a hardware change - Microsoft Support
In Windows 11, it is essential that you link your Microsoft account with the Windows 11 digital license on your device. Linking your Microsoft account with your digital license allows you to reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter whenever you make a significant hardware change.
Smart charging on Surface - Microsoft Support
Smart charging will be paused and allow a full battery charge until your Surface needs to turn it on again. It may take several days before smart charging turns on again and limits your battery capacity to 80%.
Windows Update Troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
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